We are enroute byfloatplane (never

mind that the pilot isbarefoot) to a remote desti-nation in the South Pacificcalled Turtle Island, part ofthe Yasawa Group in theRepublic of Fiji. A string ofancient volcanic lagoonsand jagged islands, mostlyuninhabited, passes below.Born of violent earthlyeruptions, they are now thepeaceful paradise home ofowner Richard Evanson.

Richard acquired theisland in 1972 as a personal hideaway.

Some years later heand his Fijian neighborsbegan to extend their hos-pitality to guests seekingan enchanting respitefrom their usual cares.

Romantic, intimate,comfortable and friendlyalmost beyond belief,Turtle Island is a worldentirely beyond time andobligations. For adven-turous island wandererslooking for a private paradise, this is it.

AN ISLAND BORN OF VOLCANICFIRE AND FRIENDSHIP

HelloBula

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“The island is beautiful…black volcanic rocks, pristine white sandy beaches and…incredible views over the whole archipelago. God was indeed smiling when He made Turtle Island.” AUSTRALIAN GOURMET PAGES, NOVEMBER 2005

Isa, Isa, my heart was filled with pleasure,Vanua rogo na nomuni vanua,

From the moment I heard your tender greetingKena ca ni levu tu na ua

“Absolutely the best way we could have spent our honeymoon; the most romantic and beautiful place on the planet. We will cherish everymemory.” KEEGAN & CAMY, CALIFORNIA JULY 2006

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During your stayon Turtle, home

will be one of only four-teen “bures,” traditional,two-room, thatched cot-tages built by Fijiancraftsmen. Each is spa-cious, comfortable andfilled with light. Hand-woven 21-foot vaultedceilings arch over thewheat-colored walls andmellow wood floors.Louvered windows opento the tranquil waters ofthe Blue Lagoon. Gentletrade winds carry thescent of tropical blos-soms through the breezyinteriors.

Each Bure has itsown Fijian Bure Man-ager and cultural advisorto nurture gueststhroughout their stay.Your Bure Manager willhelp arrange yoursnorkeling trips, privatepicnics and other activi-ties. They will take careof your bure, attend toyour laundry, and stockyour refrigerator withspecial requests. Theywill even photographyour special times if youwish, and provide youwith memorable images.Your Bure Manager isthere to ensure that themysteries of Turtle Islandare accessible.

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O’er the ocean your island home is calling,Domoni dina na nomu yanuyanu,

Happy country where roses bloom in splendor

Kena kau wale na salusalu

“The bures are luxuriously appointed, beautifully furnished and very private. Guests are assigned a Bure Mama who looks after their every need.”AUSTRALIAN GOURMET PAGES, NOVEMBER 2005

Grand Bure (shown)

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Each bure is pri-vate, spacious

and comfortable. Everybure has a four posterking-size bed, sittingroom, walk-in doubleshower, extensive dress-ing area, CD player andwriting desk. All buresinclude a refrigeratorstocked with wine, fruitjuice, soft drinks andfresh tropical fruit.Snacks and coffee mak-ing facilities are alsoavailable in each bure.For relaxing and after-noon napping in the sun-flecked shade of thepalms, each bure has aqueen-size daybed on itsBlue Lagoon facingverandah. In addition,for those romanticevenings, all Grandbures have full-sized in-room hot tubs.

Along the beach in Fiji,Ruku ni vula ni kata buto,

Amid the sunshine,Lomaqu voli,

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Voted “World’s Best Service.” TRAVEL & LEISURE MAGAZINE, 2006

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The island isblessed with four-

teen powdery, whitesand beaches. Some areadjacent to the livingand dining areas, andsome are totally isolated,surrounded by highcliffs or set within acove.

Your time on Turtleis your own, whetheryou want to stroll thebeaches, wade in theturquoise waters, cruiseon one of our sailboats,snorkel, or scuba with a Fijian Bure Manageras your guide. Couplescan reserve a beach for the day and enjoy aromantic picnic where a luncheon of lobsterand champagne, orwhatever you prefer,will be delivered to yourown private beach. Loseyour worldly inhibi-tions. Read a book. Sip champagne. Work on anall-over tan.

We spend hours togetherMeu bau batuka

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Beneath the moon we stroll along,Vadugu na ua ni cakau,

Over the ocean, Domoni dina,

“This has been the best vacation of our lives. We couldn’t have been more pleased and it literally broke our hearts to leave…looks like we’ll be back within 24 months!” KELLY & ELIZABETH, KENTUCKY, SEPTEMBER 2006

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The Blue Lagoonis as clear as new

blown glass and offersspectacular displays anddiversions. Living coralreefs of blue, green andyellow, called “fringingreefs,” ring the islandand are home to color-ful galaxies of fish, fromlion to angel to butterflyfish. Squid and octopilive here too, as well assea cucumbers, rays andcrabs. Don snorkel gearand go eye-to-eye witha green or hawksbill turtle.

On soft, star-studdednights, the breezes carrythe scent of frangipanidown to the sea’s edge andthe waves turn green-goldwith bioluminescence.

Your island home is callingNa nomu yanuyanu

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Life is just like a beautiful song,Vovosa malua mai vei au,

Another “BULA VINAKA” how do you do;Noqu tadra oi lei sa maumau,

“The days unfurl lazily. I snorkel among emerald green, cobalt blue and ludicrously pink fish, gallop down the beach on a sleek white horse at dawn, hiketo the top of the mountain and bike down the other side, and devour several books in my hammock.” CONDE NAST TRAVELLER UK, OCTOBER 2005

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Turtle is a placefor the young at

heart, a retreat for cou-ples who seek a renewalof the spirit and a returnto the innocence offalling in love for thevery first time. Whetheryou’re a honeymoonerlooking for the perfectplace to begin your lifetogether, celebrating aspecial occasion or justtrying to escape from theworld, Turtle offersmany diversions.

Horseback ride ormountain bike aroundthe island. Fish fortrevally, coral trout,bonefish, and red seabass. Sail, windsurf, orsea kayak. Enjoy themore placid pastimes ofsunbathing, swimmingor hammock-testing.

It’s just Turtle Island hospitalityE rui totoka, domoni vei au

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O, forget not,Bau nanuma,

When you’re far away,Na nodatou lasa,

“We had the unique experience of dining on one of the floating platforms in the middle of the Lagoon.A canopy of stars and the rising moon enhanced the romantic setting.” SPECIALTY TRAVEL INDEX, SPRING / SUMMER 2006

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Precious moments beside dear Turtle IslandMai Suva nanuma tiko ga

Guests find open-air dining to be as

much fun as it is deliciousand varied. Lantern-litdinner parties are lively,as worldly problemsseem to disappear in thejoyous gatherings of ourguests. For a romanticevening, try a seasidemoonlight dinner or ameal by lantern light on afloating dock.

You’ll feast on fresh-ly caught yellowfin tuna,lobster, crab, succulentAustralian beef, nativefruits, and sweet island-grown vegetables pickedjust that afternoon fromour organic vegetablegarden. Maybe grilledlobster with lemon grassor pork fillet with honey,ginger and pineapple,followed by jasminecrème brûlée with mintsorbet. Fine French,Italian, Australian, NewZealand, and UnitedStates wines and cham-pagnes are poured gener-ously throughout theevening.

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Nothing on earth,Tale yani vei iko

Can make life more worthwhile,E sega ni dua tale na ka i vuravura,

“It is the interaction with the Fijians, which makes a holiday on Turtle Island so very special. Fijians seem to always be happy, coping withwhatever the world throws at them, making their company almost therapeutic.” AUSTRALIAN GOURMET PAGES, NOVEMBER 2005

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The Fijian’s vib-rant living culture

is an integral part of lifeon Turtle Island.

Fijians are taughtfrom an early age thatfamily and friends arethe most importantthings in life. The Islandhas embraced only theessentials of moderntechnology so as not toimpact on culturalauthenticity.

From this warm andancient culture comes anew sense of communityand a nurturing, teach-ing, fun-loving staff witha great South Pacificsense of humor. You’llfind them eager to sharetheir musical heritageand their ceremonies, toexplain the sea life andreefs, to demonstratemedicinal uses of treesand plants found in theforest, teach you to wind-surf or take you fishing.They will spoil you withtheir hospitality or, if youprefer, leave you to savoryour solitude.

Then the friendliness of a Fijian smileE rawa ni sivita na mata ni dredre ni kai viti

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Each time you smile,Na veu gauna o iko dredre,

We will smile back at youKei to e na gai mata

“Romantic interludes and privacy are keys to the days at Turtle Island. Every other day we would spend the afternoon at any one of the sevenisolated beaches that surround the Island.” SPECIALTY TRAVEL INDEX, SPRING / SUMMER 2006

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Though rich inculture, Turtle

and the surroundingislands are essentiallyundeveloped. There areno luxury high-rises ortennis courts. No air-fields or shopping malls.No televisions or bill-boards. Just unspoilednatural beauty and thegentle rhythm of thetides.

After a few days,most guests realize thereal pleasures here gobeyond what the eye can see. You’ll easily surrender to the leisurelyflow of our friendly, sun-filled Fijian days. Atday’s end, many guestsenjoy sitting under thebanyan tree, sharing“kava” (the Fijian cere-monial drink) andsinging with the otherguests and the staff.

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But journey there beside you,Na kukuwalu, lagakali,

Oh, if I could,Mocelolo, bua,

“Turtle Island was amazing. We made new friends and many new memories. The wedding wasphenomenal with the sunset and singing in the background, it was just a perfect day. We will belooking forward to going back to Turtle.” GLENN & NANCY, VIRGINIA, AUGUST 2006.

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Turtle Island hasbeen referred to

as paradise many timesover and what betterplace to celebrate lovethan paradise?

Turtle Island’s seclud-ed, romantic, tropicalenvironment is ideal fora wedding or renewal ofmarriage vows.

For a true Fijian cul-tural event, the brideand groom may chooseto dress in traditionalFijian wedding attire.

A Turtle GrandWedding begins withthe bride nestled on aflower-decked billi billi,escorted down the calmblue waters of the BlueLagoon by traditionallydressed warriors. Thegroom and ministerwait on a powder whitesand beach, while thetrumpeting of a conchshell and the roll of thelali drums announceher arrival.

Every Turtle Islandwedding is a special andunique ceremony indi-vidually planned foreach couple.

Then forever my heart would sing in raptureMaba na rosi damu.

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As the roses will miss the sun at dawning,Cava beka ko a mai cakava,

Every moment my heart for you is yearningNomu lako au na sega ni lasa.

“Today Turtle Island is covered in a thick forest of mahogany, casuarinas, eucalyptus, rain trees, fruit trees, hibiscus and palms, and theresort continues to plant 20,000 trees each year, as well as supply neighboring islands with trees for planting. Environmental audits– the only ones in the world conducted for purposes of tourism – are commissioned by the resort every five years to assess the economical,social and cultural impact the resort has on life in the region.” TRAVEL & LIVING MAGAZINE, AUSTRALIA, 2006

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Because of theenv i ronmenta l

fragility of the island and Richard Evanson’scommitment to sustain-ability, Turtle’s accessand use will always be limited to only fourteencouples. Arrangementsare in place to ensurepreservation of theisland’s wildlife andnatural habitats, and the integrity of Fijianculture.

Through an inten-sive reforestation pro-gram over 500,000 trees,including over 100,000mahogany, have beenplanted on the island inthe last thirty years. Thetrees encourage ecologi-cal diversity, re-establishindigenous forests, pre-vent soil erosion, createwindbreaks and add tothe natural beauty.

Turtle’s three-acreorganic garden providesthe island with freshfruits and vegetables,herbs and spices.

E n v i r o n m e n t a laudits, conducted in1994, 1999 and 2005 toassist the island with itsenvironmental programs,concluded that “TurtleIsland is a precious giftof nature and somethingto be treasured andprotected….”

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EDUCATION

Richard Evanson identified many years agothat the retention rate between primary andsecondary schools in Fiji was as low as 20%.Poverty continued from one generation tothe next due to lack of proper schooling. Hesaw a need to educate the future leaders ofhis community and in 2002 started TheEvanson Learning Center on Turtle Island.The school is providing unprecedentedaccess to a world-class education for theyoung people in the area.

COMMUNITY RESORT PROJECTS

Richard Evanson has assisted his communityin building small, backpacker resortsthrough interest-free loans to local villagersof the Nacula and Naisisili villages. His engi-neering skills constantly at use, he has beeninstrumental in the design of the resort’sbures, and his business sense has guided thelocal owners in marketing and managingtheir resorts. The project has brought successto the resort owners who have provided over150 jobs to the area.

As you sail away,Domo ni sere talei,

I’ll be glad of the time to come back someday

Isa buna ke ko ni yali meu nei cei

COMMITMENT TOCOMMUNITY

HEALTH CLINICS

Through the years Turtle Island has hostedmany eye and dental clinics that have madea huge improvement in the health of TurtleIsland’s staff and local villagers. Bi-yearlydental clinics continue to be held in Turtle’sfully functional dental bure. Thanks tothese clinics, Fiji’s friendliest people onearth really have something to smile about.

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“It is clear that Turtle holds an important place in the heartsof those who live and work there…Richard Evanson’sinvaluable humanitarian and environmental contributions toTurtle Island and the surrounding islands will be remem-bered long after he is gone. He has created a successfultourism model that could be implemented worldwide, onethat benefits the environment and people of isolated destina-tions while pampering guests in five star surrounds andenriching their cultural experience.”

TRAVEL & LIVING MAGAZINE, AUSTRALIA, AUTUMN 2006

“Turtle Island Resort is a retreat for couples who seek a renew-al of the spirit and a return to the innocence of falling in love.”

D MAGAZINE, DALLAS/FORT WORTH, MARCH 2006

“Kava rituals take place at most of the resorts in Fiji, butTurtle is unique in the scale of Kava gatherings and thedegree to which staff and guests are encouraged to interactwith each other.”

CONDE NAST TRAVELLER UK, OCTOBER 2005

“We adored the whole Turtle Island experience. There maybe islands as beautiful, there may be places with such greatclimates, there may be resorts with such terrific food, butthere is nowhere with ALL of these things; and nowherewhere the staff is so friendly, helpful and happy!”

ALICE & TONY, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, MAY 2006

It’s no wonder TurtleIsland is constantly recog-nized as one of the mostoutstanding resorts in theworld.

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C o l u m b i aPictures, in look-

ing for a location toshoot “The BlueLagoon,” surveyed athousand possible sitesbefore deciding to filmthe movie entirely onTurtle Island. Columbiafelt that Turtle closelyresembled the beautiful,mythical island de-scribed in the 1906novel on which themovie was based. Themovie, starring BrookeShields, was completedin 1980. The original1949 version, starringJean Simmons, was alsofilmed here.

GoodbyeMoce

“Turtle Island is the most magical place on earth. The romance, the staff, the natural beauty, the bures, the privacy, all the friends, thewater, the songs, the food and the wines, all make this the best destination in the world. We were married on Turtle Island in a grandwedding, one word, PERFECT. Turtle will exceed your expectations by making every wish and want become reality. Dreams do cometrue!” RYAN AND KIM, OHIO

America

800-255-4347(Toll free: USA & Canada)

360-256-4347

Fax: 360-253-3934

e-mail: turtle@turtlefiji.com

Australia, Asia, Europe

1300 887 287(Local call: Australia)

0800 028 5938

(Toll Free: U.K.)61 3 9823 8300

Fax: 61 3 9823 8383

e-mail: info@turtlefiji.com.au

www.turtlefiji.com

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Vision StatementTurtle Island will provide a genuine and loving

Fijian experience for caring people and will be a vital resource to its community.